Melissa: Sweet

is a New York Times bestselling author and illustrator based in Maine. She is widely celebrated for her mixed-media collage and watercolor art.

Her book Balloons Over Broadway won the Sibert Medal and the Orbis Pictus Award. 2. Australian Health Journalist melissa sweet

is a high-profile Australian journalist and researcher specializing in public health. is a New York Times bestselling author and

She uses unique materials like vintage paper, wood, and fabric to create layered, whimsical illustrations. and fabric to create layered

She has illustrated over 100 books, including Caldecott Honor winners A River of Words and The Right Word .